Surfactant
LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A C12 lauryl alcohol ether carboxylic acid with 6 EO. Mid-mildness anionic cleanser, gentler than sulfates but slightly less mild than higher-EO laureths. Standard dioxane caveat applies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild laureth ether carboxylate
- Good cleansing in foam systems
- Better skin tolerance than sulfates
Known concerns
- Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
- Mid-EO chain — slightly less mild than higher-EO homologs
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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